Enrollment
483
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gustine, CA
Gustine Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gustine Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061632302032
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gustine Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Gustine · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- small classes for California
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gustine Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gustine Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gustine, CA.
School address
District: Gustine Unified · California
NCES ID 061632302032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gustine Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gustine Elementary
Gustine Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Gustine, California, enrolling 483 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 483 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 2,147 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,754, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Gustine Unified also operates Gustine High (531 students) and Gustine Middle (370 students) alongside Gustine Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gustine Elementary compares
Gustine Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,725
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.6%
White 8.3%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Gustine Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gustine Unified, which includes Gustine Elementary.
$14,725
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.5%
State 70.6%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gustine Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gustine High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gustine Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Romero Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Gustine Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~483 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gustine Elementary
How many students attend Gustine Elementary?
Gustine Elementary has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gustine, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gustine Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gustine Elementary is 18.6:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gustine Elementary?
73.9% of students at Gustine Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gustine Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gustine Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment, in Gustine, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gustine Elementary?
Gustine Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gustine Elementary rank among public schools in Gustine?
By Resource Investment Index, Gustine Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gustine, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gustine on the city page.
Is Gustine Elementary a good school?
Gustine Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gustine Unified?
Besides Gustine Elementary, Gustine Unified also operates Gustine High (531 students), Gustine Middle (370 students), and Romero Elementary (225 students). See the Gustine Unified district page for the complete list.
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